Lake of the Ozarks Daily Digest Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Ty's Take
When the power goes out across three counties and two separate accidents land people in the hospital on the same Monday morning, it's worth asking whether we're paying attention to the basics—road conditions after a storm, visibility, speed on wet pavement, the little checks that keep us alive out here. The highway closure west of Camdenton will back things up for commuters, sure, but the real story is that somebody's family is getting the worst phone call of their lives today, and an Iberia man's four-wheeler ride turned into something that'll change everything. Storm season in the Ozarks tests us every year, and most of the time we pass the test. Most of the time.
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Weather Alerts
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 19 at 5:12AM CDT until May 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bond IL, Calhoun IL, Clinton IL, Fayette IL, Jersey IL, Marion IL and Washington IL and Missouri, including the following areas, Audrain MO, Boone MO, Callaw...
KRMS Radio
Highway 54 West of Camdenton Closed After Reported Fatal Accident
U.S. Route 54 in Camden County remains closed in both directions following a fatal accident west of Camdenton. Motorists should avoid the area between Route AA and Williams Ridge Road and use alternate routes while authorities investigate.
Leah Martin Cut as IHRA President
Leah Martin has been removed from her position as president of the International Hot Rod Association in an unexpected leadership change. The Lake of the Ozarks-connected figure's departure marks a significant shift in the organization's management.
Monday Morning Storms Knock Out Power to Hundreds in Central Missouri
Severe storms swept through central Missouri early Monday, leaving hundreds without power across the region. Morgan County bore the brunt of the damage with approximately 80 customers experiencing outages in the lake area alone.
Iberia Man Seriously Hurt in Four-Wheeler Accident
An Iberia man sustained serious injuries in a four-wheeler accident early Sunday morning on Daffodil Lane in Miller County. The Highway Patrol is investigating the crash near Rabbit Head Road.
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